CVE-2014-4991: Codders dataset Codders-dataset Process Table Local Plaintext Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w9vv-fvw8-j6q3
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-4991 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) codders-dataset process table local plaintext vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Codders dataset libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves codders-dataset process table local plaintext credential disclosure. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2014-4991 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-4991
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w9vv-fvw8-j6q3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Codders dataset
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2014-4991

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Codders dataset dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

codders-dataset fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade codders-dataset to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for codders-dataset

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-4991, inspect your project dependencies for Codders dataset:

inspect dependencies for codders-dataset

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Codders dataset in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Codders dataset, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

`lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb` and `lib/dataset/database/postgresql.rb` in the codders-dataset gem 1.3.2.1 for Ruby both place credentials on the mysqldump command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

CVE-2014-4991 Affected Codders dataset Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
codders-dataset
gem/codders-dataset
RubyGems
≤ 1.3.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-4991 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4991
Codders dataset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/codders/dataset
Codders dataset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/codders/dataset/blob/master/lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb#L16-L27
Codders dataset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/codders/dataset/blob/master/lib/dataset/database/postgresql.rb#L16-L27
Codders dataset Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/codders-dataset/CVE-2014-4991.yml
Codders dataset Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229055915/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68733
Codders dataset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/8
Codders dataset Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5
www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/codders-... WEB
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/codders-dataset-1.3.2.1.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4991?
CVE-2014-4991 is a security vulnerability in Codders dataset involving codders-dataset Process Table Local Plaintext Credential Disclosure under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Codders dataset versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: codders-dataset.
What version fixes CVE-2014-4991?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is codders-dataset affected?
Yes, codders-dataset is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-4991?
CVE-2014-4991 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-4991?
CVE-2014-4991 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2014-4991?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for codders-dataset'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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